Kush Vessel Reviews and Specifications

In a significant move, the United States has sanctioned four Russian tankers involved in the transport of oil and refined products. The vessels affected are the 'Anthea' (IMO: 9281683), 'Elsa' (IMO: 9256468), 'Hebe' (IMO: 9259185), and 'Baxter'. Following the announcement of new Iran-related sanctions on April 4, 2024, these tankers have become immobilized at sea. The sanctions specifically target Oceanlink Maritime DMCC, the shipping company believed to be facilitating these operations on behalf of the Iranian military, which is linked to funding proxy groups supporting Russian activities in the Ukraine conflict. The 'Anthea' is reported to have received a substantial load of 200,000 metric tons of Russian Ural crude oil through ship-to-ship (STS) transfer from two vessels near the Laconian Gulf in late March. The tanker is currently en route to Singapore, with an estimated arrival date of April 30. Meanwhile, the 'Elsa' loaded 100,000 metric tons of fuel oil via STS close to the Port of Kalamata, which was originally sourced from St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga in Russia. It is headed towards Qingdao with an estimated arrival on May 12. The 'Hebe' is also carrying 100,000 metric tons of fuel oil from the same Russian ports and was navigating towards the Suez Canal, although its final destination remains ambiguous. Lastly, the 'Baxter', which transported naphtha from the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, has been adrift in the Arabian Sea since April 5, complicating its planned journey to India. As these developments unfold, the global maritime industry continues to monitor the situation closely.

In a significant maritime transaction, JX Ocean has finalized the sale of their MR tanker, 'High Power', built in 2004 by Naikai Zosen in Japan. The vessel, which has undergone its last special survey and dry dock (SS/DD) in September 2019, has been acquired by Singapore-based shipping firm Jaldhi for a selling price in the low to mid $8 million range. This acquisition marks a notable addition to Jaldhi’s fleet and highlights ongoing interest in modern tankers within the industry.

On June 15, 2012, a significant incident occurred off the coast of Gibraltar involving the product tanker 'High Power,' which had recently arrived from Tuzla. The tanker was anchored near the South Mole while in the process of taking on fuel from the Gibraltar-based bunker tanker 'Aegean Princess.' During this operation, a boiler explosion was reported on board the vessel. Fortunately, emergency response teams, including the Gibraltar Port Authority and various emergency services, were quick to react, dispatching several vessels to the site of the explosion. Despite the alarming nature of the event, there were no injuries, no pollution incidents, and no fire reported. The swift intervention by emergency services was a precautionary measure, and within minutes, the crew of the 'High Power' confirmed that the situation was under control and that they did not require assistance. As protocol dictates, the tanker will be required to submit a formal report of the incident to the Gibraltar Maritime Administration. Eyewitness accounts described a loud blast and a plume of thick black smoke, which fortunately dissipated shortly after the explosion. For more information, visit [Gibraltar Panorama](http://www.panorama.gi/localnews/headlines.php?action=view_article&article=8955&offset=0).